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The Kansas Association for Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health is an association of professionals in Kansas who are concerned with the emotional development of infants. KAIMH has three main goals:

  • To encourage the realization that infancy is a critical period in the psychosocial/emotional development of individuals
  • To disseminate knowledge to its members as well as to combat the sense of isolation of those disciplines working in the infancy field
  • To provide information to the general public, which will enhance awareness and bring to public attention the psychosocial/emotional needs of children in the first years of life.

KAIMH is a 501C3 non-profit and is an affiliate of the World Association for Infant Mental Health.

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Nurture Healthy Early Relationships!

KAIMH is a a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization serving all early childhood professionals in Kansas, including child care, pre-school, Head Start, Early Head Start, home visitation programs, and more!

Your financial contributions to KAIMH enable children and families to receive high quality care from early childhood professionals trained in the social and emotional needs of young children.

  • Maintain the Endorsement scholarship program for professionals who work with young children.
  • Establish quality professional development opportunities for early childhood professionals.
  • Identify and promote best practice programs and speak on issues of critical importance impacting healthy social emotional development, education, and welfare of young children and families.
  • Support legislation that benefits all children and families in Kansas.

Thank you for making a difference in the lives of children and families!

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KAIMH Blog

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  • Endorsement Matters

    Completion of the Endorsement Process holds a personal meaning for children, their families and community supports. These stakeholders benefit from the quality of services and increased knowledge that the Endorsement Process provides. The following excerpt is from a letter sent by a parent, "I cannot begin to express my gratitude and thanks to (our ECMH consultant) enough.

  • ECMH Consultation Supports

    I started seeing a family due to concerns the mom was having with her two year old son. Mom is a childcare provider as well. I initially saw the mom and son for some in-home therapy where I shared play therapy strategies including child-directed and Theraplay, sprinkled with some Conscious Discipline®.

  • Save the Date for the 2013 KAIMH Conference!!

    When:  May 2nd and 3rd Where:  Hilton Garden Inn and Manhattan Conference Center, Manhattan, KS How:  Online Registration Opens March 11th!!! Cost:  Both Days~ Members $145 Non-Members $225            Single Day~ Members $95 Non- Members $150 More details to come later!

  • Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation

    Shari* was just three years old when her behaviors in her Head Start classroom began to regress and her challenging behaviors escalated. Her dedicated, experienced teacher began to tighten her classroom management skills, which had worked in the past, to address the behaviors. This time, however, the behavior continued to escalate, and both staff and Shari’s mother were at the end of their ropes.

  • President's Note

    Dear KAIMH Members, I want to thank you for the opportunity to serve as your KAIMH President. I look forward to representing the association and to supporting our members in meeting the mental health needs of infants, young children and their caregivers. It is an exciting time for KAIMH as we continue to grow and strengthen our dedication to supporting the mission of the association. [read more]

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